Sure-cut

ABSTRACT

The Sure-Cut is designed to be worn comfortably around finger(s) to prevent user from injury to finger(s). The Sure-Cut is also designed with an edge on top and bottom to be utilized in multiple angles to create effects in the flow of the haircut, the straightedge allows for a longer more accurate guide. The Sure-Cut also has a Velcro type combing action surface, used to pull or comb more strands of hair to the surface of the straight edge for more of a precision and even haircut. This invention assist the user by providing protection against cutting, it also improves the haircutting process by increasing the distance of the cut or guide without risk of injury. In doing so, the haircutting time is decreased. While having a straightedge, it also ensures a straight cut. And by having a hard, brush like surface; the Velcro acts as a comb effect to ensure all strands of hair in a particular section are pulled creating a more precise, even haircut.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention concerns the Sure-Cut for use in thecosmetology and barbering industries, respectively. This device willprovide protection for the two fingers commonly used during the processof haircutting. The device also has a surface textured much like a combor brush to ensure more hair is directed toward the traveling guide.With a straightedge, the device further insures a more precise and evenhaircut.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Stylists in the cosmetology and barbering industry encounter anoccupational hazard of cutting their fingers during the haircuttingprocess. Often times, particularly while cutting women's hair, it isnecessary to cut the hair by combing it perpendicular to the scalp. Whenthe hair is combed perpendicular to the scalp it is held vertically, inrelation to scalp, between the middle and index fingers. A parallel cutalong the top surface of the fingers is then executed, creating what isknown as a guide. This guide is used to complete the haircut and is alsoreferred to as a traveling guide. As a rule, if one does not cut pastthe second knuckle, they may avoid injury. Unfortunately, this rulevaries according to the length and thickness of each individual's fingeras well as the length of the blade on the shears (scissors) being used.This “rule” is currently the only protection offered to stylists in thecosmetology and barbering industry.

[0003] Thus, the Sure-Cut relates to a protective edge upon closerexamination, this straightedge has a (comb/brush) Velcro surface, usedto ensure more hair is combed, brushed and, or pulled to the surfaceensuring a more precise, even haircut. More particularly, the Sure-Cutprovides comfortable exterior protection of the finger; extending fromjust below the fingernail to just above the last knuckle of the middleand/or index finger. The Sure-Cut has a straightedge on top and bottomsides and the surface is the rough side of the Velcro. It is made to goover the finger. This is achieved using a conforming elastic band thatencompasses the aforementioned area of the finger. And even morespecifically, the Sure-Cut prevents injury and decreases haircuttingtime by providing a straightedge to cut along and this edge also extendsa safe cutting distance, allowing more hair to be cut and angles moreaccurately achieved, therefore reducing the time of the overall haircut.

[0004] There are cited references of devices available that disclosefinger protection. The following is a list of a few of those devices.U.S. Pat. No. 5,879,771 to Kypreos, dated Mar. 3, 1999. This deviceprovides thermal protection. Comprising polytetrafluoroethylene,polyester, silicone and also having a thermal insulation layer, thisdevice proves to be too complicated for use in the cosmetology andbarbering industries. U.S. Pat. No. 4,507,807 to Karkanen, dated Apr. 2,1985 discloses a work glove finger structure, with pliable stretchablematerial for increased sensitivity at the users fingertips. Anothercited reference proven to be impractical for use in the cosmetology andbarbering industries. U.S. Pat. No. 4,908,881 to Field, dated Mar. 20,1990 includes a class of shield type devices designed to slide over thetop and around the finger to protect and cover an already injuredfinger. This device is too bulky and too rigid for use in cosmetologyand barbering. Yet another example of prior art is U.S. Pat. No.5,540,243 to Simonton, dated Jul. 30, 1996. This patent discloses a clipon fingernail protector. Having concentrated its concerns on protectingthe fingernail only, this is not a practical item for intended use ofthe Sure-Cut. Other cited references include U.S. Pat. No. 4,972,857 toStewart et. al., dated November 1990. U.S. Pat. No. 5,085,234 toSilverman, dated February 1992. U.S. Pat. No. 4,694,843 to Casenhiser,dated September 1987. U.S. Pat. No. 3,972,325 to Bluestone, dated August1976. More cited references include U.S. Pat. No. D434192. U.S. Pat. No.2,769,179. U.S. Pat. No. 2,985,885. U.S. Pat. No. 3,608,090. U.S. Pat.No. 4,097,931. U.S. Pat. No. 5,220,690. U.S. Pat. No. 5,717,995. U.S.Pat. No. 5,685,037. U.S. Pat. No. 5,504,942. U.S. Pat. No. 4,131,952.U.S. Pat. No. 4,507,807. U.S. Pat. No. 4,654,896. U.S. Pat. No.4,831,667 and U.S. Pat. No. 5,167,038. All the above mentioned areexamples of related art. Protective finger devices designed to preventburns; aid in sensitivity to fingertips due to gloves and the like or toprovide protection to oftentimes already injured fingers. Thesedevices—while providing excellent services in their respected fields—bynature of intent prove to be often bulky, rigid or just impractical, foruse in the cosmetology and barbering industries. The Sure-Cut is a veryuseful and needed item for this profession.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0005] This invention pertains to a device used to prevent a stylistfrom injury to fingers during haircutting. This summation is notintended to limit the Sure-Cut. It is an attempt to describe thecomponents of this invention. The device comprises a finger protectormade of, yet not limited to, a thin strip of sheet metal affixed on backof Velcro—rough comb/brush surface being surface between fingers—and anelastic band encompassing the finger with the two items aforementionedaffixed on the band. The device extends an area on the finger below thefingernail and above the last knuckle and the circumference thereof ofthe middle finger and or the index finger. The Sure-Cut may be utilizedon both the middle and index fingers or just the middle finger alone.These are the two most commonly utilized fingers during the process ofhaircutting, and the middle finger is usually the finger that isinjured. In a preferred embodiment, the Sure-Cut employs the roughsurface of the Velcro acts as a comb or brush like utensil, pulling andcombing the strands of hair evenly to the surface of the straightedgeprovided via a thin sheet metal allowing a more straight, even precisionhaircut while preventing injury to the stylist. The Velcro, or combingdevise will be altered, and/or adjusted to have less bristles on surfaceto impose a true combing action. Other aspects of the present inventionare explained in more detail in the drawings herein and specificationsset forth in the following:

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0006] Referring to the previous four illustrations, this is arepresentative translation of:

[0007]FIG. 1 is an illustration of a technical drawing of the Sure-Cut.The components of the device are, but not limited to, a Velcro strip(the rough side being surface), a thin lightweight strip of sheet metaland an elastic band.

[0008]FIG. 2 is an illustration of the Sure-Cut on the right hand. It isdesigned to be used on the middle and/or index finger. The dotted linesare a representation of the finger under the Sure-Cut's elastic band.The rough surface indicated between the fingers is representation of theVelcro or combing device.

[0009]FIG. 3 is an illustration of the Sure-Cut on the left hand. It isdesigned to be used on the middle and/or index finger. The dotted linesare a representation of the finger under the Sure-Cut's elastic band.The rough surface indicated between the fingers is representation of theVelcro or combing device.

[0010]FIG. 4 is an illustration of the Sure-Cut on the right hand middlefinger only. The dotted lines are a representation of the finger underthe Sure-Cut's elastic band. The rough surface indicated between thefingers is representation of the Velcro or combing device.

[0011]FIGS. 2, 3, 4 are illustrations of the Sure-Cut on different handsand on the middle finger only. While the Sure-Cut may be used on eitherhand and also on only one finger, it is also important to point out thequalities of this device. For example on FIGS. 2, 3, 4, you will noticethe solid lines below the fingernail and above the last knuckle of themiddle and/or index finger. These lines are representative of theelastic band and closure means. The shaded area is representative oflength of elastic band as well as circumference. The solid line that isvertical in case of FIG. 4, on the right side of the middle finger is arepresentation of the circumferencing of the elastic band. In the caseof FIG. 4, the solid line on the left side of the middle finger is arepresentation of the thin lightweight strip of sheet metal. And in thecase of FIG. 4, the rough surface is a representation of the comb likeVelcro surface.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0012] The detailed description is provided for purposes of describingpresently preferred embodiment of the invention only and not intended tolimit the invention in any way. The Sure-Cut is a finger applicationused to prevent users from injury to themselves during haircutting andto enhance the level of accurate and precision cutting in thecosmetology and barbering industries, respectively. Used on thefinger(s), more precisely the middle and/or index finger(s) below thefingernail and above the last knuckle and the circumference thereof, thepurpose is to provide protection against injury and while having alonger more stable straightedge and combing device, the inventionensures an even more precision haircut, while decreasing the time of theoverall haircut.

[0013] As illustrated in FIGS. 2-4, the Sure-Cut encompasses the middleand/or index finger(s) of the right or left hand. With an interiorstraightedge and rough Velcro surface, it ensures a straight line to beused as a guide, and a rough surface to be used as a comb. It isrelatively easy to assemble. The Velcro strip is affixed to the tinsheet metal. The elastic band is then affixed to Velcro and sheet metalby method of, but not limited to, sewing. The stitch is just below thestraightedge to ensure a contour fit. The contour fit also reducesslippage that may occur during use. The present invention in the contextintended is a very useful and needed device. Although not pointed out inthe illustrations, it is important to note that the present inventionhas the ability to decrease precision haircutting time by providing acombing/brushing device, having straightedge and longer cutting surfaceor edge. Also while preventing injury and having straightedge on top andbottom surfaces of fingers the Sure-Cut provides an accurate guide to anarray of angles for producing elegant and precise hairstyles.

1. A finger protector providing protection against injury; providing astraight-edge cutting surface atop and below fingers; and providing aVelcro comb/brush like surface ensuring more precision comprising: Amain body covering, extending area of fingernail down to the lastknuckle encompassing the circumference thereof: wherein said main bodycovering is straight-edged atop and below cutting surface; A closuremeans at one end of said main body covering; A closure means at anopposite end of said main body covering; and A velcro/rough comb/brushsurface between fingers on said main body covering.
 2. A fingerprotector according to claim 1, wherein said main body covering isstraight-edged to prevent injury while providing a straight-edgedcutting surface atop and below finger(s).
 3. A finger protectoraccording to claim 1, wherein said main body covering is a rough Velcrosurface employing a combing or brushing utensil, if you will, to ensurehair is pulled to straight-edge ensuring accurate guideline to cut.
 4. Afinger protector according to claims 1, 2 and 3, wherein said main bodycovering is able to enhance haircutting time with accuracy by employingaforementioned over an increased area of cutting surface.